1940s Maps of Northampton, Massachusetts

Explore 8 historic maps of Northampton from the 1940s. These maps offer a rare glimpse into what life looked like during the 1940s — showing old roads, neighborhoods, homes, and landmarks that have changed or disappeared over time.

Whether you're researching your family's past, planning a metal detecting trip, or studying how Northampton's landscape evolved across the 1940s, these high-resolution maps are a powerful tool for exploring the history of this region.

  • Focus on a specific era: All maps on this page are from the 1940s, giving you a focused view of this time period.
  • See what’s changed: Compare century-old streets, trails, and buildings to today's modern landscape using overlays and satellite layers.
  • Research with precision: Use these maps for genealogy, historical research, land use analysis, or educational projects.
  • View, download, or print: Maps are fully viewable online in high resolution, and can be downloaded or printed for your own records.

Start exploring Northampton's history through authentic maps from the 1940s. This is your window into the past.


Northampton, MA maps

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  1. 1941 Map of Mt Holyoke
    1941 Map of Mt Holyoke
    1941 Mt Holyoke
    1941 Print · USGS
    Hampshire County thrives along the Connecticut River in the years before the Second World War. Researchers can trace the early footprints of Amherst College, locate family sites at Smiths Ferry, or find small rural centers like Moody Corner and Aldrich Mills.
    3 unique versions available

  2. 1941 Map of Williamsburg
    1941 Map of Williamsburg
    1941 Williamsburg
    1941 Print · USGS
    Franklin and Hampshire counties appear in the early 1940s, showing the intersection of industrial rail towns and upland forests. Researchers can trace the rail line to the Williamsburg Sta or find family landmarks like Petticoat Hill and West Whately.
    3 unique versions available

  3. 1943 Map of Holyoke
    1943 Map of Holyoke
    1943 Holyoke
    1943 Print · USGS
    The Pioneer Valley and the eastern Berkshires are captured here in the early 1940s, showing a robust network of river-side industry and hill-country forests. Researchers can locate vanished landmarks and institutional grounds like Northampton State Hospital, Barnes Airport, and the Nat Gd Rifle Range.

  4. 1947 Map of Mt Holyoke, 1955 Print
    1947 Map of Mt Holyoke, 1955 Print
    1947 Mt Holyoke
    1955 Print · USGS
    Hampshire County in the late nineteen-forties centers on the academic hubs of Amherst and South Hadley amidst the dramatic ridgelines of the Holyoke Range. Researchers can trace historic river crossings at Smiths Ferry, explore the grounds of Amherst College, and locate rural settlements like Aldrich Mills.
    3 unique versions available

  5. 1948 Map of Easthampton
    1948 Map of Easthampton
    1948 Easthampton
    1948 Print · USGS
    Northampton and Easthampton thrive in the late 1940s as hubs of industry and education along the Connecticut River. Genealogists can trace family plots at Spring Grove Cemetery or explore landmarks like Smith College and Williston Academy.
    3 unique versions available

  6. 1948 Map of Mt Holyoke
    1948 Map of Mt Holyoke
    1948 Mt Holyoke
    1948 Print · USGS
    Hampshire County in the late 1940s is defined by the high ridges of the Holyoke Range and the industrial river valley. Researchers can trace the mid-century footprints of Amherst College, the rail sidings of Aldrich Mills, and the old river crossing at Smiths Ferry.

  7. 1948 Map of Albany, 1951 Print
    1948 Map of Albany, 1951 Print
    1948 Albany
    1951 Print · USGS
    The Hudson and Connecticut River valleys are captured here in the late 1940s, showing the vital rail and water corridors of the Northeast. You can trace the Boston and Maine tracks past Mt Greylock or locate early settlements like Great Barrington and Bennington.

  8. 1948 Map of Williamsburg, 1958 Print
    1948 Map of Williamsburg, 1958 Print
    1948 Williamsburg
    1958 Print · USGS
    The Mill River valley and eastern hills of Franklin County are captured just after the war, showing the industrial core at Williamsburg and Haydenville. Genealogists can locate old rural centers like the Poland Sch or family burials at Whately Center Cem and Southpart Cem.
    2 unique versions available

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